Morelli M, Tognola C, Garofani I, Le Van M, Tacchetto A, Bellomare M, Algeri M, Shkodra A, Giannattasio C, Maloberti A. Association Between Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Novel Lipid Parameters in Hypertensive Patients.
High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2025;
32:335-341. [PMID:
40268830 PMCID:
PMC12098192 DOI:
10.1007/s40292-025-00718-9]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) is a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk. Dyslipidemia is a well-established risk factor for atherosclerosis and novel lipid parameters have recently emerged.
AIM
The aim of our study was to assess the association between IMT and novel lipid parameters in hypertensive patients.
METHODS
We analyzed the IMT of 848 hypertensive patients followed at the Hypertension Unit of San Gerardo Hospital (Monza, Italy). Classic (total, HDL, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol and triglycerides) and novel indices (non-HDL/HDL, LDL/HDL, total cholesterol/HDL, log triglycerides/HDL and triglycerides-glycemia index) were measured and calculated.
RESULTS
Univariable analyses showed a significant correlation between IMT and most lipid parameters. Multivariable linear regression with IMT as continuous dependent variable revealed a significant association with total cholesterol (β = 0.108, p = 0.001), LDL cholesterol (β = 0.119, p < 0.001), non-HDL cholesterol (β = 0.126, p < 0.001), non-HDL/HDL (β = 0.134, p < 0.001), LDL/HDL (β = 0.140, p < 0.001) and total cholesterol/HDL (β = 0.134, p < 0.001). Logistic multivariable regression with IMT categorized as ≥ or < 0.9 mm demonstrated a significant association with total cholesterol (OR = 1.100 per 10 mg/dL increase, p = 0.003), LDL cholesterol (OR = 1.130 per 10 mg/dL increase, p = 0.001), non-HDL cholesterol (OR = 1.110 per each unit increase, p = 0.001), non-HDL/HDL (OR = 1.368 per each unit increase, p = 0.002), LDL/HDL (OR = 1.583 per each unit increase, p = 0.001) and total cholesterol/HDL (OR = 1.368 per each unit increase, p = 0.002).
CONCLUSIONS
Carotid IMT is significantly associated with various lipid parameters, with the strongest association observed for non-HDL/HDL, LDL/HDL and total cholesterol/HDL.
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